Last Update: October 16, 2025 from Vancouver, Washington
Life stuff:
- We moved to the PDX area this year. It took some time in temporary housing before we found a cozy apartment in downtown Vancouver, WA. We are still making it feel like home.
- Growing a "victory garden" on my balcony and starting to stock up on staples in prep for a potential general strike in the next year.
- My youngest (in Michigan) is still learning to drive, but doing okay. My eldest child moved "up north" this week. He is a rolling stone, like his momma.
- Hubby completed his thyroid cancer surgery and is in recovery. His health is an ongoing journey.
- My therapist was also diagnosed with cancer, so I'm looking at more local options in case she is no longer available. I've made some great strides with here and finally feel like I'm coming out of the shadow of depression and anxiety, and want to keep up the momentum. Still not clear how much of that was working at the radio station and how much is perimenopause.
Work Stuff:
- My role at WFIU as their host of Morning Edition and the new show, The Influencers, came and went. It was a great ride while it lasted, but equal pay for equal work matters and I was one of the people lucky enough to be able to stand in the gap and make that statement by walking away. With public media budget cuts, there's no chance the show will resume, which is a shame because the show was a great idea that's now owned by Indiana University. Bummed, but it be like that sometimes.
- Continuing to film a reality series about the journey to develop my new book and become a celebrity in my niche. My video editor decided to leave the field and return to college to study IT.
- My work with a story coach has helped me clarify my audience and messaging. I was just interviewed for a podcast which gave me a chance to continue refining my messaging.
- Unfortunately, someone filed a trademark that may force me to re-brand my Star Power Methodology. That puts the book in limbo.
Other stuff:
- I'm up to my elbows in meeting people and making new friends in the PDX area. If you're around, say howdy!
Inspired by Derek Sivers
